EcoIceGrip  is once again available at  the REAL Deal Store.  When applied to packed snow and ice, it is an effective environmentally friendly alternative to salt.   And it is locally made!  Staff have used it at the store with...

Is your SEER high enough?  How about the HSPF of your system?  What COP isn’t about law enforcement?  It is all about efficiency of home heating and cooling systems. On Tuesday, December 5th, Cindy Dopson, of Thake Home Comfort...

We were delighted that this year’s online auction collected $3389.50 in bids, exceeding our goal by 67%.   In fact, we had reached $2023 after only three days.  There was some very intense bidding going on in the last hour...

November is Radon Awareness Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. It can cause lung cancer when people breathe in too much of it over time. Smoking increases the chances that radon gas inhalation will lead to lung...

Through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program, grants of up to $5,600 are available to help homeowners make energy efficiency retrofits to their homes.   Enbridge Gas customers can access an additional $5,000 in incentive grants.    A home...

The REAL Deal store has joined the Pet Friendly Smiths Falls program initiated by the Town of Smiths Falls this summer.  On the town’s website is a list and map of 22 various businesses that have agreed that pets...

The Grand Opening of the Town Square at 77 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls happened July 28. Many, many people contributed to making this great community space. It’s wonderful that the vision of Pat and Tom Foulkes for a...

Six area schools now have five new trees each in their yards thanks to an ambitious planting project by REAL.  This particular project was one of the handful conceived for our 30th anniversary year in 2019.   Our goal was to...

Thanks to all the Smiths Falls residents who participated in this year’s Pitch In Smiths Falls and Shoreline Cleanups.  You really made a difference!   The shoreline cleanup collected 372 pounds of garbage on a very wet Saturday.  Groups, families...

REAL has a number of garden implements you might be interesting in borrowing to get your yard in shape this spring.   The Tool Library has recently acquired a cordless trimmer and and cordless pole saw, both new appliances.  Our...

Looking for some space to plant some vegetables?  REAL has operated a community garden  on the site of the REAL Deal Store since 2010.   In total there are 12 plots, with three currently available.  Gardeners  are required to sign...

The snow is not completely gone, but we are pretty sure there will be  a lot of garbage left behind when it finally melts.  Which is why REAL encourages members of the community to take a couple of hours...

February is annual report and membership renewal time in the REAL world!  If you are on our current list you will be receiving a reminder notice by email.    Memberships can be paid by cheque or etransfer, or by...

Feb. 25, 2023:  Note, the price has recently been adjusted to $7.99 plus tax.   EcoIceGrip  is now available at  the REAL Deal Store.  When applied to packed snow and ice, it is an effective environmentally friendly alternative to salt.  ...

Some new developments for the existing home energy renovation incentive programs will be taking effect January 1. John Appleby, our certified Registered Home Energy Advisor (REA) has been performing home energy audits within the K7A postal code region for...